Chapter 56 · Wadding, felt and nonwovens; ropes · Section 11
HS Code 5609.00
Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 5609.00
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5609.00.10 | Of cotton | 2.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | kg |
| 5609.00.20 | Of vegetable fibers, except cotton | Free | - | 40% | kg |
| 5609.00.30 | Of man-made fibers | 4.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 78.5% | kg |
| 5609.00.40 | Other | 3.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 5609.00
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5609 00 00 | 5609 00 00 Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 5609.00
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5609 00 00 00 | Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading|5404|or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included | UK duty & VAT → |
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 5609.00.
What is HS code 5609.00?
HS code 5609.00 covers: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included. It belongs to chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; ropes) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 5609.00?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 4.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 5609.00?
The UK extends 5609.00 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 5609000000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.